The list of academic options at Oakland University is constantly
growing. OU currently offers more than 120 undergraduate degrees
and more than 120 graduate and certificate options. Students have
the opportunity to participate in high-level research as early as
their freshman year.

From important registration reminders to daily events, stay focused on the
finish line while getting the most out of your educational experience.
More than 200 active student organizations take learning to a new level,
while student service offices are here to help you succeed.

Over 100,000 alumni proudly call OU their alma mater. Upon graduation, you will
automatically be welcomed as a member of Oakland University's very active Alumni
Association. Alumni stay connected through networking, volunteering and mentorship
programs.

Nearly half a million people visit campus each year to explore OU's cultural icons,
such as the home to OU's founder, our very own National Historic Landmark. Be
inspired by guest speakers from around the world, or awed by artwork, student,
faculty and guest performances.

Your gift matters! Contributions from alumni and friends create
opportunities that prepare Oakland University students to be leaders.
Support the OU Fund (the area of greatest need), scholarships, athletics,
the library, Meadow Brook Hall, or one of the hundreds of other areas that
make Oakland unique.

The Grizzlies' growing Division I athletics program is a member of the Horizon
League, one of the NCAA's top performing leagues. Athletes can also be found in
dozens of club and intramural sports, or playing recreational games of disc or
ball golf on one of OU's courses.

Events

Career Exploration Camp for Teens begins

6/24/2013, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Oakland University invites high school students to explore careers and prepare for college in interactive summer camps.

Students will explore various careers through interactive, engaging sessions that include hands-on activities, field trips and presentations. Presented by Oakland University faculty experts, the sessions offer students:

a comprehensive look at current and emerging fields

highlights of the knowledge and skills required for jobs in each field

information concerning projected employment

steps to take now, while in high school, to begin preparing for their future.

The cost includes transportation for scheduled field trips, lunch, snacks and T-shirt.

Not sure where your career interests lie? Dive in and start exploring career fields in engineering, computer science, criminal justice, social work, business, medical fields, psychology, education and much more. This camp introduces students to various high-growth, high demand jobs of the future. To learn what career professionals in these fields do on a day-to-day basis, students participate in hands-on activities such as building a light bulb, developing a business strategy, touring the Macomb County court house and jail, and engaging in simulation exercises. Students visit Beaumont Hospital in Grosse Pointe to learn about health and medical careers in nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, imaging, laboratory, and more. Sessions meet 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.